byf 43.

[725]

Trying to figure out a stamped mark and origin of manufacture. Saw this on a P-38 and was wondering where and when (I'm guessing 1943) it was made.

725

[rmcc]

Was made by Mauser in 43

[Hick]

byf was the German secret code for the Mauser factory in Oberndorf, Germany. The number, of course, is the year of manufacture.

[725]

Thanks. Just what I wanted to know.